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The Universe (2007 – 2015)

2007 • 9 seasons • Documentary • TV-14
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The Universe — Season 9

6 episodes · Apr 18, 2015

1. Omens of Doom
Apr 18, 2015 · 45m

For generations past, the appearance of specific celestial occurrences signaled impending doom. These were interpreted as omens foretelling death, pestilence, starvation, or conflict. Yet, what was truly visible in the heavens? And how did …

2. The Eye of God
Apr 25, 2015 · 45m

Do the peculiar forms of the cosmos hold the answers to questions that have troubled humanity since the dawn of time? Is there a divine gaze observing us from the stars? What secrets does the enigmatic hexagon at Saturn's pole conceal, or t…

3. Apocalyptic Visions
May 2, 2015 · 45m

The Vikings, Aztecs, and countless other ancient peoples envisioned Armageddon in a variety of ways: fiery infernos, perpetual ice ages, or a world torn apart by seismic upheaval. But which of these visions aligns most closely with modern s…

4. Alien Worlds
May 9, 2015 · 45m

The ancients envisioned a universe teeming with unseen worlds, and debated endlessly about their nature and potential for life. For a long time, many scientists held the view that these extra-solar planets were beyond our reach—too distant,…

5. Predicting the Future
· 45m

For centuries, it has been believed that the courses of the Sun, planets, and moon provide a fundamental pattern for existence, shaping the destinies of humankind. From Roman emperors to modern rulers, those in positions of power and learni…

6. Roman Engineering
May 23, 2015 · 45m

Do Rome's ancient monuments hold hidden links to the Sun? Recent archaeological discoveries, corroborated by NASA data and rendered in immersive virtual reality, propose that early Roman emperors skillfully combined architecture and astrono…